Cape Cod Times Needy Fund: Fund helps elderly resident with car repairs
An older resident had to reduce her hours to part time while she underwent treatment following a cancer diagnosis. This lost wages has made things financially difficult.
Unfortunately, when her car needed repairs, she had no other option than to ask for help. With the help of Needy Fund, she was able to get her car repaired and was able to keep up with her medical appointments.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
On July 2, the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund kicked off its summer fundraising appeal, with the goal of raising $225,000 between now and Aug. 25.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online at needyfund.org.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be mailed to Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601.
How to get Needy Fund assistance
Those needing assistance may contact the Needy Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.
Questions can be emailed to info@needyfund.org. The Needy Fund is also on Facebook (facebook.com/NeedyFund) and Twitter (@NeedyFund).
Total Contributions to Date: $206,022.14
Anonymous;$10,000
Anonymous;$5,000
Marjorie Donovan;$500
Susan Mullin-Scott;$500
Anonymous;$500
Mrs. Robert Fair;$250
Steven and Susan Bissonnette;$200
Mike and Karen McCarthy;$200
Joyce Lucchese;$200
Lloyd and Ann Swaim;$200
John and Marjorie Ferguson;$200
In memory of my husband Albert Wilson from Ellen V. Wilson;$25
Maureen Hoey;$25
In memory of Noel Bonacci and in appreciation of Noel's friendship for 70 years from Robert and Barbara Donnaruma;$50
In honor of Jean Holt;$50
In honor of Barbara Scotch: Best birthday wishes! from Barbara, Betty, Carlene, DeeDe, Donna, Pat;$30
West Yarmouth Congregational Church Missions;$40
Winfield and Barbara Rowell;$20
Anonymous;$25
Anonymous;$25
Sandra James;$100
Richard and Patricia Porcaro;$100
Louis and Jeannine Malzone;$25
Timothy Zack;$15
In memory of Noel Bonacci from Priscilla and Michael McGinnity;$100
In memory of Marilyn Goode;$25
Suzanne Nelson;$50
Lucille Gingras;$25
In memory of Noel Bonacci from Diane and Bob Freer;$20
Jason Potteiger;$25
Paul and Clare Schrader;$30
In memory of David Charles Johnson;$25
Anonymoose;$50
Brian and Nancy Baker;$100
In memory of Kathlyn Parrick (mom) from Jack and Carolyn Bell;$100
Michael and Syrel Dawson;$150
Peter and Joyce Lindberg;$25
Tim Bowler & Deb Hynes;$100
Joseph Shramek;$50
In memory of my daughter Sharon Galligan from Eileen Galligan;$100
Richard Dodd;$100
Anonymous;$50
Richard and Ellen Lawson;$100
The Design Initiative,Inc.;$100
In memory of Carol Jane Rodrigues;$25
JoAnn Heiser;$35
In memory of Tommy;$25
In memory of Bill Cullen from Barbara and Cindy;$100
Steven Aiken;$25
In memory of Ed and Jim from Jan;$50
In memory of Donald Kelley;$50
In memory of John C. Conley and Brad K. English from Margot H. Conley;$100
Michael and Sandy Concannon;$100
Anonymous;$100
D.M. Tattersall;$50
Fred and Catherine Nass;$100
Happy 75th Birthday Mary from Dick and Lesley;$75
Eleanor G. Baldic;$15
Peter and Mary Genovese;$50
Anonymous;$15
Rasheek Tabassum Mujib writes about health care and education. Reach her at rmujib@capecodonline.com.
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